Question
The nurse is caring for an older adult client in a mental health facility. The nurse explains the expectations during the nurse-client relationship as well as providing a written contract for the client. What information should the nurse include in the written contract? Select all that apply.
the rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client the other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions time and place of the psychotherapy sessions the responsibilities of the nurse towards the client the personal phone number of the nurse
the rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client the other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions time and place of the psychotherapy sessions the responsibilities of the nurse towards the client the personal phone number of the nurse
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of establishing clear expectations during the nurse-client relationship in a mental health setting, the written contract should include the following information:
1. **The rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client** - This helps the client understand the purpose and goals of the therapy being provided.
2. **The other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions** - Identifying who else is involved in the client's care promotes transparency and helps the client know whom to contact for various concerns.
3. **Time and place of the psychotherapy sessions** - This sets clear expectations regarding when and where the client will receive care and helps to create a structured environment.
4. **The responsibilities of the nurse towards the client** - This clarifies the role of the nurse in the therapeutic relationship and the commitments the nurse makes to the client.
The **personal phone number of the nurse** should generally not be included in a written contract, as it can violate professional boundaries and confidentiality protocols. The focus should remain on the professional context of care.
Thus, the correct options to include in the written contract are:
- The rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client
- The other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions
- Time and place of the psychotherapy sessions
- The responsibilities of the nurse towards the client
1. **The rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client** - This helps the client understand the purpose and goals of the therapy being provided.
2. **The other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions** - Identifying who else is involved in the client's care promotes transparency and helps the client know whom to contact for various concerns.
3. **Time and place of the psychotherapy sessions** - This sets clear expectations regarding when and where the client will receive care and helps to create a structured environment.
4. **The responsibilities of the nurse towards the client** - This clarifies the role of the nurse in the therapeutic relationship and the commitments the nurse makes to the client.
The **personal phone number of the nurse** should generally not be included in a written contract, as it can violate professional boundaries and confidentiality protocols. The focus should remain on the professional context of care.
Thus, the correct options to include in the written contract are:
- The rationale for providing psychotherapy treatment to the client
- The other health care personnel who are involved in the sessions
- Time and place of the psychotherapy sessions
- The responsibilities of the nurse towards the client